Negev Desert Festival Offers Unique Nighttime Experiences and Desert Stays in August
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By זיו ריינשטיין
First reported by Mako · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
The Negev Desert's August "Cool Summer Nights" festival offers visitors overnight stays, moonlit hikes, photography workshops, and jeep tours showcasing the desert's unique nighttime environment. Accommodation ranges from rustic tents to cabins, with cultural experiences led by local Bedouins. The festival runs every weekend, providing a distinctive way to enjoy the desert after sunset.
- 01The Negev hosts the "Cool Summer Nights" festival every weekend in August with night tours and workshops.
- 02Night hikes in Nahal Havrarim feature moonlit chalk canyon views and mobile photography workshops.
- 03Sela family offers air-conditioned jeep tours to remote desert sites for about 1,000 shekels per trip.
- 04Naot Farm provides cabins and pipe-shaped units with prices from 490 to 1,600 shekels per night including breakfast.
- 05Khan Nahal Havra offers authentic Bedouin stays in tents and huts with guided walks and meals.
- 06Additional activities include yoga at sunset and scorpion night tours for extra fees.
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